annoyances; irritationsmysteries; secreciesproblems; sicknessessymptoms; signsWhich sentence states a central idea of paragraphs 17-20?California almond farmers rotate their crops between almonds and grasslands in order to utilize rented bee colonies to pollinate their plants and almonds.Scientists at the USGS studied summertime land use in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota to determine whether or not rented apiaries were beneficial to California almonds.Scientists have found that land converted from grasslands to row crops resulted in smaller and less profitable bee colonies, which in turn affected the almond crop in California.The profitability of the beekeeping industry is a direct result of careful observation by local scientists, the results of which affect state and federal land-use laws and practices.How does the author use structure to support the idea that bees require specific diets?by providing the cause and effect process of how bees are nourished by apiariesby using description and analogy to show how a limited human diet has health consequencesby comparing and contrasting the specific nutritional makeup of different types of available plants and pollen by explaining the problems associated with certain types of plants and solutions for how to plant more nutritious grasses for beesWhich claim lacks evidence in the passage to support it?“…critical honey bee and wild bee populations in the United States have been declining in recent years, creating concern about the future security of pollination services for agricultural crops.” (paragraph 3)“Originally imported from Europe in the 17th century, honey bees are essential to maintaining food production in North America today.” (paragraph 5)“Honey bees in the Northern Great Plains are of critical importance to the commercial beekeeping industry and to the diversity of U.S. crops.” (paragraph 10)“While the importance of a healthy pollinator population to agriculture is clear, pollinators are just as important to sustaining functioning ecosystems and food supplies for wildlife.” (paragraph 21)What is the meaning of the word jeeringly as it is used in paragraph 3? with ignorance; unknowinglywith embarrassment; quietlywith ease; simplywith disdain; insultinglyPart A What is a theme of the passage? Participating in team sports is an important part of childhood.One should not judge another by his or her outer appearance.New students should be treated with kindness and respect.Sometimes friends disagree about important matters.Part B Which quotation from the passage supports the answer in Part A? “‘Plenty of fellows, apparently,’ answered the third member of the group, Wall Clausen, hurrying to prevent the threatening quarrel.” (paragraph 11)“Some sixty boys, varying in age from fifteen to nineteen, some clothed in full football pads, some wearing the ordinary dress…all laughing or talking with high spirits were standing around the field.” (paragraph 19)“He stepped back, balancing the ball in his right hand, took a long stride forward, swung his right leg in a wide arc, dropped the ball, and sent it sailing down the field toward the distant goal. A murmur of applause took the place of sarcastic laughter…” (paragraph 33)“‘Yes, that’s pretty fair. Some day with hard practice you may make a kicker. What class are you in?’” (paragraph 34)Read the sentences from paragraphs 4 and 30.The subject of their mocking remarks, although standing a short distance away, apparently heard none of them. (paragraph 4) Several audible remarks were made, none of them at all flattering to the subject of them; but if the boy heard them he made no sign but accepted the ball from Blair without fumbling it, much to the surprise of the onlookers. (paragraph 30)Based on the sentences, which words describe Joel March?dismayed; hurtfocused; composedthoughtful; reflectiveunfriendly; detachedHow does paragraph 19 contribute to the plot?It suggests that some of the boys were more suited to trying out than others.It explains the importance of preparedness when playing an activity such as football.It develops the contrast between the crowd of excited boys and the isolated and quiet new student. It illustrates the idea that Bart Cloud wants to exclude Otto West from tryouts just as he wants to exclude the new student.How does Joel March respond to football tryouts?He is nervous and afraid to join the group.He is calm and wants to show off his skills.He is arrogant and embarrasses the others.He is comfortable and makes friends easily.Read paragraph 23. Blair, suppressing a smile of amusement as he looked the applicant over, asked: “Ever played football?” How does the paragraph convey Wesley Blair’s feelings?  Wesley Blair is excited to have such a tall player try out for football.Wesley Blair feels pleased and honored to have a player ask for help.Wesley Blair is surprised and entertained by Joel March’s appearance.Wesley Blair feels Joel March is tricking him by pretending to know how to play football.How does the contrast between lines 49-52 and lines 69-72 contribute to the poem’s theme?The contrast suggests that being happy is a matter of priorities.The contrast suggests that one must find happiness in others.The contrast suggests that there are many paths to happiness.The contrast suggests that happiness is found in tasks accomplished.What does the poet mean by saying “the sad panorama of human woes/Passed daily under his eyes” in lines 63-64?The king looked down upon his miserable subjects.The king saw beggars passing by on the street. The king heard an overview of the sorrows of his people.The king was upset that his couriers found no happy men.In lines 65-66, how do the words “ashamed,” “useless,” and “maladies hatched in gloom” impact the tone of the poem?by ending the poem with a serious toneby continuing the poem’s foolish toneby supporting the poem’s apologetic toneby transitioning to a critical tone to end the poemPart A How does the poet develop the narrator’s point of view? by contrasting the narrator’s thoughts with the king’s thoughtsby stating the narrator’s objective observationsby using figurative language to convey the narrator’s attitudeby using the narrator’s inner dialogue to propel the plotPart B Which set of lines from the poem supports the answer in Part A? “But he said he was sick, and a king should know, And doctors came by the score.” (lines 5-6)“The old sage said, ‘You’re as sound as a nut.’ ‘Lock him up,’ roared the King in a gale, —” (lines 21-22)“The King will be well, if he sleeps one night In the Shirt of a Happy Man.” (lines 27-28)“‘I would do it, kind sir’ and he roared with the fun, ‘But I haven’t a shirt to my back.’” (lines 59-60)For this item, select the answer from the drop-down menu. Read the sentence from paragraph 4. This treacherous stretch of river would later be known for wrecking boats and taking lives of unskilled pilots. Use the drop-down menu to choose the word that best replaces the word treacherous in the sentence This freezingperilousscenicuncharted stretch of river would later be known for wrecking boats and taking lives of unskilled pilots. Which two statements show how the direct quotations in paragraphs 4 and 6 impact the passage? They reveal Emma Kelly’s adventurous and fearless nature.They convey the importance of safety during Emma Kelly’s trips through dangerous waters.They illustrate Emma Kelly’s desire to participate in activities from which women were historically excluded. They explain why Emma Kelly needed help in her journey to the Klondike.They describe the threats and hazards with which Emma Kelly and her partners dealt on a daily basis.Read the sentence from paragraph 10.The newspapers in Kansas and Missouri were all abuzz about her return.What does the author mean by the phrase “all abuzz”?using loud machineryunconcerned and lightheartedsharing exciting informationangered or annoyedPart A Which statement summarizes the central idea of the passage? With the backing of wealthy financiers, Emma Kelly moved to the Klondike to help set up a mining operation during the Gold Rush.Emma Kelly’s dog, Klondike, rescued her after she fell from a cliff by barking and jumping to alert the men in her traveling group.Emma Kelly’s bold and daring personality helped her find success during the Klondike Gold Rush as a journalist and mine owner.With her background knowledge and skill on rapid waters, Emma Kelly proved to be an asset to her traveling group as they made their way to the Klondike.Part BHow does the author convey the central idea selected in Part A?by providing historic and current statistics and data to show Emma Kelly’s profits as a business womanby using anecdotes from other members of the traveling group to reveal Emma Kelly’s impressive rescueby using detailed descriptions and firsthand accounts to illustrate Emma Kelly’s experiencesby providing a list of Emma Kelly’s accomplishments on her journey northBased on the information in the passage, what is the meaning of headstrong in paragraph 11 to describe Emma Kelly? dependent; anxioushealthy; toughirresponsible; hastywillful; determinedIn paragraph 11, what does the author mean by the figurative language “break the mold of society”?disobey rules and lawsleave one’s hometown on an adventurestart doing things in a new waytake dangerous risks despite being warnedRead the paragraph. Miles was having trouble with a math homework problem, so he asked his dad for help. His dad could not figure it out, so they found a math video online. Luckily, he explained clearly how to solve the problem. Which underlined pronoun has an unclear or ambiguous antecedent? “his”“it”“they”“he”A student is writing an essay on audiobooks, which are recordings of books being read aloud. Read the claim.  Listening to audiobooks helps children become strong readers. Which source is least likely to agree with the claim?  a nonprofit organization that creates free audiobooks of classic children’s literaturea principal who writes a blog called Back to the Basics: Learning to Read by Readinga salesperson who sells audiobook downloads to school librariesa technology company that makes an educational application called ListenReadRead the sentence. The musicians ___________ greeted audience members at the door. Which word fits best in the blank?  himselfitselfthemselvesyourselfChoose two sentences in which pronouns are used correctly. Her and I plan to wear matching shirts tomorrow.We decided to throw a surprise party for he and his friend.Omar forgot him backpack at home this morning.My dad’s car was parked outside with its trunk open.I cannot tell your sisters apart because they look so much alike.Read the sentence. Many things are forbidden on this beach; _______________________. Which can be placed after the semicolon to complete the sentence? campfires, glass bottles, and petsthe restrictions are unpopular with residentswhich makes it a frustrating place to visitbut the lifeguards rarely enforce the rulesA student is writing an essay on eating sushi. Read the paragraph. Eating sushi is a healthy choice. Sushi is a Japanese dish made with rice mixed with vinegar and a variety of natural ingredients, such as vegetables and uncooked fish. The components of sushi offer many health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in sushi and other seafood, play an important role in brain function. The student has found information from different sources. Which piece of information supports the claim in the paragraph? Sauces are often used to mask the true taste of the sushi, especially when the fish is not fresh.Sushi is usually served with sides such as soy sauce, wasabi, and gari, which is sweet, pickled ginger root.Nutritionists advise avoiding the “spicy” versions of sushi rolls, which usually contain mayonnaise.Nori, the seaweed often used to wrap sushi rolls, is high in key nutrients, such as vitamin A and iodine.A student is writing a research paper. Read the research question. Research Question: Are field trips worthwhile in middle school? Which source is least likely to have a strong bias?  a pamphlet published by the education department of an art museuma webpage titled “A Focus on Academics: How to Reduce Wasted Instructional Time”a study by an educational research group about the effects of field trips on student learninga newspaper article titled “Field Trip Gives Students Hands-on Learning Experiences”Part A A student is writing a research report on honey and maple syrup. The student has learned that the difference between honey and maple syrup is that honey is made by bees that collect nectar from flowering plants. Maple syrup, on the other hand, is made by humans who boil down the sap of maple trees. Read the student’s introductory sentence. Honey is very different from maple syrup, and it is made by a completely different process. Which sentence revision uses precise language to explain the difference between honey and maple syrup most effectively? Two types of sweeteners, honey and maple syrup, are made by plants and animals and can be used to add sweetness to foods.Honey and maple syrup can be used to replace granulated sugar in baking, and both offer health benefits when compared to sugar.Bees make honey from the nectar of flowering plants, but people make maple syrup from the sap of maple trees.Honey is sweeter than maple syrup, but both work well to sweeten cereal, baked goods, or granola.Part B A student is writing a research report on honey and maple syrup. The student has learned that the difference between honey and maple syrup is that honey is made by bees that collect nectar from flowering plants. Maple syrup, on the other hand, is made by humans who boil down the sap of maple trees. Read the student’s introductory sentence. Honey is very different from maple syrup, and it is made by a completely different process. Which is the most credible source for the answer to Part A? My Questions (myquestions.com)—This is a website that has general answers to questions about a wide range of topics including food.Charley’s Corner (charleyscorner.com)—This is a website created by a retired school teacher who wanted to blog about topics that interested him.Where Food Comes From (foodnutrition.gov)—This is a government website that gives information about common foods.Val’s Baking Project (valsbakingproject.net)—This is a website created by a student who tested recipes with different sweeteners.Choose the sentence in which commas should be added.The customers were so pleased with the service that they left extra money for a tip.The Biltmore House the largest privately owned house in the U.S. is located in North Carolina.The streets were filled with people cheering for the runners in the annual city marathon.The referees making the call were unsure if the player’s foot had stepped over the line.Read the paragraph. While Marcia practiced her clarinet, her father accompanied her on the piano. When she made a mistake, ___ would slow down, patiently waiting for her to catch up and find her place in the music. Which pronoun belongs in the blank? heherhistheirRead the paragraph. The anglerfish is one of many ocean animals to use bioluminescence, which is an organism’s ability to produce its own light. Anglerfish live on the ocean’s floor, so their glow lights up the otherwise lightless abyss. Only the female anglerfish uses bioluminescence; the glow comes from a fishing rod-like extension that protrudes from its forehead. Choose the most logical question based on evidence from the paragraph.  What advantages does its glowing extension provide to an anglerfish?When and how did scientists first discover the anglerfish?How many different species of anglerfish live in the ocean?Do scientists think that anglerfish will be affected by climate change?A student is writing a research paper on lobster. Read the evidence. Until the late 1800s, lobster was fed to prisoners as a way to save money. In fact, lobsters were often called the “cockroaches of the sea.” By World War II, lobster had earned a reputation as a food for the wealthy. It was featured at expensive restaurants in New York City and Boston. Today, lobster is among the most expensive protein sources on the market. A single pound of lobster meat can cost $50 or more. Based on the evidence gathered, choose the most logical research question the student can use to frame the inquiry.  How does the nutrition of lobster compare to that of other foods?How did lobster come to be considered a delicacy?What animals are the closest relatives to lobsters?What techniques do people use to catch lobsters?Read the paragraph. Megan wanted to keep her favorite shirt, but it was missing two buttons. Her grandfather stopped her from throwing it into the garbage can, assuring her that it could be fixed. _____ repaired the shirt together by sewing on two new buttons. Which pronoun belongs in the blank? HeItTheyWePart A Read the paragraph. Three-dimensional (3-D) televisions peaked in popularity between 2010 and 2013. Experts believe the main reason for the technology’s decline was its cost; 3-D televisions were more expensive than their two-dimensional counterparts, and the equipment needed to experience 3-D television, such as 3-D glasses and a 3-Denabled Blu-ray disc player, only added to the cost. Consumers simply were not willing to spend the extra money. ___________, most 3-D television sets and services are no longer available. Which transitional phrase best  fits in the blank?  As a resultFor instanceIn particularOn the contraryPart B Which text structure is indicated by the transitional phrase chosen in Part A? cause/effectclassificationcompare/contrastdefinitionRead the paragraph. Fred Rogers was the host and creator of the children’s television program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. A character on Rogers’ show, Officer Clemmons, was among the first African American characters on children’s television. In one episode, Mister Rogers and Officer Clemmons conversed while soaking their feet in a shared kiddie pool. At the time this episode aired in 1969, some people in the country were fighting to keep public swimming pools segregated by race. Based on the paragraph, what conclusion can be drawn about Fred Rogers? 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